Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance Audiobook

" It's very humbling to know that even the best of the best need to continue to improve their skills and mindset to meet the ever-changing society that we live in. "

" eye-opening. gawande writes about a lot of gray areas in medicine that i hadn't thought about before. i appreciate how he's upfront about his own beliefs but acknowledges that there're alternative views. "

" I really enjoyed these essays. Also, I recommend the one on hand-washing to every Microbiology class I teach. "

" Fascinating case studies and explorations of the medical profession and how it can become better at what it does. I really enjoyed Gawande's accessible writing and was struck by his simple, but profound insights into the small changes in practice that can make a huge difference in the success of medical care. "

" I liked this much more than I thought I would...sensitive yet clear-eyed look at the world of medicine from a surgeon's point of view. "

" I found these thoughtful essays exploring what it takes to be not just 'good' at what one does but 'better' to be insightful and inspiring. "

" Definitely liked "Complications" a little bit better because this book started out a bit slower. I will say in his last several chapters I thought it picked up quite a bit and ended really well. "

" I'v e just started, but very well written, and very insightful. "

" This is Gwande's second book, and I did not like it as much as the first one because he spends too much time on some issues which I was not all that interested in. Still I think it is worth reading, and there are not as many personal stories as there are in Complicaitons. "

" I would probably give this a 3 1/2 stars. I have heard alot of the information/research he cites, but it was thought provoking. "

" Very well written and insightful. You don't have to be in the medical profession to get learn something from Gawande's stories. "

" He has such a great way of writing. I love his work. "

" I think I liked this book a little "better" than complications. "

" This is a good read for anyone in the medical field. It is also good for people who aren't. It gives an inside look on some of the things we have to deal with on a daily basis in medicine and shows that there is always room for improvement. "

" reading the cover I was full of curiosity, it supposed to be one of the best medical books but appeared to be just as usual as other ones... "

" This is the second of atul gawande's compilations of essays of medicine. This one is just as good as Complications. He is a phenomenal writer. Essays are clear, well researched, engaging, to the point, thought-provoking and real eye openers into different aspects of the world of medicina "

" A must-read for all premeds and anyone interested in the field of medicine. "

" I really enjoyed this book and read it quickly over the course of the weekend. His stories about advances in obstetrics, basic hygiene in hospitals, health care in India are fascinating. A great book and he has a nice writing style. "

" The epilogue is maybe the best advice I've ever seen on how to approach med school. "

" Atul is a magnificent writer ,, you can feel that he really cares about what he is writing about ,, so inspiring ,, a must read for all surgeons ,, the chapter about Polio vaccination campaign and the one with infection control/hand washing is simply amazing ,, you cant stop reading "

" I really like Atul Gawande. I enjoyed "Complications" more, but this one is good too if you like medical writing. "

" learned a lot about the medical system in America. "

" A well thought out analysis of what defines a "positive deviant" doctor and a must read for anyone in or connected with the medical profession. With that said, Gawande's descriptions can be a bit drab and the book drags at points. "

" Visceral take on improving performance in medicine "

" Picked this book up at my mom's cause I was bored and read it in 2 days, pretty interesting studies about the medical world. "

" I loved this book. Makes you think and very informative without being boring or full of doctor talk that is over your head. Very readable. I REALLY enjoyed it. "

" Great book! Very intriguing and enlightening. The principles in this book apply to more than the medical field. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Gawande writes using minimal jargon, so that I understand what he is talking about, yet still feel as though I am learning a lot about the medical profession. He also presents both sides of each issue, although he definitely lets his own bias be known. "

" While Gawande stays clearly in the domain of medicine, there are lessons in this book to be learned by those working in any craft that combines technology, personal skill, and human interaction. Better is a good read for anyone seeking to understand performance. "

" More of my new favorite author. "

" Really enjoy his books, they are motivating "

" Props to Jessica for giving me this for my bday - it's right up my alley. I felt kind of proud that he makes health care policy sound so interesting - and doable - and I hope a lot of people read this. "

" Not as good as Complications but he's a warm, insightful writer and his stories and thoughts are fascinating. I did skip some stuff, though, unlike Complications. "

" Good read, found the death penalty chapter especially interesting. Still prefer Complications though, maybe because I can relate to that on a personal level. "